Martin O’Neill said of Capello in a report by Lisa Smith: 'I think he should be pleased with me! Obviously I pick some of his players week in, week out but then he picks some of mine!' Adding, 'I tend to have mostly young British players here and he would be more likely to come and watch Aston Villa than Arsenal.' Full article: www.sundaymercury.net

James Collins told Sky Sports News that he'd not asked to leave West Ham and had enjoyed his time there but is happy to now be at Villa. On his debut yesterday he added: 'I was happy. It is always a bit of a funny game, your debut for a new club, but you obviously want to get off on the right foot with the fans and all the players and management.'

Richard Dunne said on AVTV after the game: 'It was a very intense derby. There was a lot of pressure on it and the atmosphere around the ground was really good. For us to come away here and put on a performance - I think we played really well and fully deserved the victory in the end - it was nice to get it towards the end of the game. Derby games always are battles - there is no fancy football in them usually.' Full quotes: http://www.avfc.co.uk

Mike Field: Fosters Or Guinness? That was the ultimate question posed to starlet Shane Lowry as he had to make his final choice on who to represent internationally. Quotes: Fosters Or Guinness?

There has been a fair amount of talk about the official site recently, even some feedback left in the General's thread and the club are looking to totally overhaul it. Now to do that so that we are all happy, they want our feedback - which makes sense ! Full details: Feedback Required For Official Site Revamp

Mike Field: Martin O'Neill has revealed that after his last breakdown, Wilfred the Fredster Bouma is back in training with the lads again now. Speaking on the official site O'Neill said he was back in light training and that Freddy's spirits were high, although he's still a fair way off the first team. Full article: Boum Boum's Back In Training

Mike Field: Martin O'Neill has dared Emile Heskey to become more selfish in front of goal and improve his goals to games ratio. Speaking to SSN O'Neill praised what Heskey brings to the pitch as a whole, but said he needs to become more selfish and get himself on the scoresheet far more often. Full article: Gaffer Challenges Heskey

Viz thought for the day: Imagine my shock at getting a letter from my doctor advising me I only had a month to live but thankfully the letter was not for me but for my son with the same name who lives with us. Close call.